Microsoft is Ending Support for Windows 7. Here’s how to Move MDaemon and Security Gateway to the Latest OS

Today, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7. And while MDaemon and Security Gateway continue to support Windows 7, it’s a good idea to consider updating your Windows installation or migrating to an updated system.

Fortunately for MDaemon and Security Gateway users, moving to a new server isn’t a complicated process.

Moving MDaemon to a New Server or OS

Moving MDaemon to a new server using the same directory path involves these tasks:

If you’re moving MDaemon to a different directory path on the new server, you’ll need to update a few configuration files to point to the proper path, but this process isn’t complicated. Simply follow the steps outlined here to migrate to the new server on a new path.

Moving Security Gateway to a New Server or OS

To move Security Gateway, simply make a backup copy of the Security Gateway database, shut down Security Gateway, install Security Gateway on the new server, and then restore the database file.

“Will my software stop working after Microsoft ends support for Windows 7?”

MDaemon and Security Gateway will continue to support Windows 7, but because Microsoft will no longer provide automatic security updates, it’s a good idea to move to a newer operating system to remain secure.

Published by Brad Wyro

I've been with MDaemon Technologies since March, 2007. As Technical Marketing Specialist, I provide a variety of services to educate and inform, including technical and sales training for our global network of partners, public webinars and personal demos for customers, collateral materials such as how-to guides, sales guides and datasheets, marketing and tutorial videos, social marketing (blog, Twitter, Spiceworks, Facebook, YouTube & LinkedIn), and much more.
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